Stepping into an addiction treatment center for the first time can be intimidating. What can you expect? Maybe more importantly, what do they expect from you? The journey to recovery can be full of unexpected challenges, but anxiety around entering residential treatment doesn’t have to be one of them. Knowing what residential treatment is, how…
Starting residential treatment can be intimidating—it’s hard to know what to expect, what you’ll learn about yourself, and the challenges you might face. However, it’s also one of the bravest and most important steps you can take in your recovery journey. Stepping away from your everyday life and focusing solely on your recovery can help…
Alcohol use disorder is difficult to overcome, often requiring more than willpower alone. Long-term alcohol addiction can lead to serious health problems and negatively impact every aspect of life. One of the most effective ways to overcome alcohol addiction is through professional treatment. At New Bridge Foundation®, we offer effective, affordable long-term alcohol rehab designed…
Alcohol affects millions of people worldwide and can have a variety of negative consequences on those who consume it excessively. One of the most important aspects of understanding alcohol addiction is recognizing its long-term effects on memory and overall mental and physical health. Individuals struggling with alcohol misuse are wise to be interested in learning…
Millions of American struggle with alcohol use disorder. However, few understand the complicated relationship between alcohol abuse and the mental health conditions that so often underpin and fuel addiction. Primary among these is depression, and whether diagnosed or not, many individuals struggling with alcohol addiction unknowingly attempt to self-medicate their depression with alcohol. If you…
Alcohol dependence, also known as alcohol use disorder or alcoholism, is a chronic and progressive disease characterized by an individual’s inability to control their consumption of alcohol despite the negative consequences it causes. It is a complex condition that is influenced by a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. If you suspect that you…
Do you drink to calm your nerves? To wind down after a stressful day? If so, you’re not alone. It’s common for people with anxiety disorders to self-medicate with alcohol. According to many sources, up to a third of people with anxiety disorders also have alcohol use disorders. While drinking alcohol may temporarily relieve anxiety,…
The decision to seek treatment for an alcohol use disorder (AUD) is complex and emotionally charged. Alcohol is ingrained in American culture. Through good times and bad, we turn to alcohol to celebrate or mourn. While plenty of people can drink alcohol without developing a problem, research indicates that nearly 15 million Americans have an…
Most people struggle to be objective about their drug and alcohol use. When you surround yourself with others who drink or do drugs, it is especially easy to justify your level of use or compare yourself to others, thinking, “Well, I don’t drink or use as much as they do.” It is also easy to…
The prevalence of substance use disorders in the LGBTQ+ community is significantly higher than that of the general population. A significant reason for this is that historically, people who identify as LGBTQ+ have experienced more stigma, discrimination, and other familial and societal challenges than those who identify as heterosexual. These factors have also made it…